A previous boycott was dropped when McLaughlin was allowed back into Ibrox but is is understood the journalist was prevented from entering the Rangers ground for the 4-1 win over Livingston.

The BBC have said they won’t be sending reporters to Ibrox or press conferences. (The Scotsman)

Warburton cool over Gutkovskis plea

MARK Warburton has been unmoved by a ‘come-and-get-me’ plea from Latvian striker Vladislavs Gutkovskis.

The 20-year-old was on trial with Rangers, and appeared to think he had done enough to earn a deal at Ibrox, but with no contact from the Gers, Gutkovskis made a last-ditch attempt to seal a move to Scotland.

But Warburton said: ““We look at a number of players, if we listened to pleas from all players we’d be in a real state.” (Various)

Crepulja on trial at Celtic

LJUBAN Crepulja will attempt to seal a deal with Celtic as he embarks on a trial period with the club.

The 22-year-old holding midfielder is wanted by Chievo Verona but the Hoops will be hopeful of striking a deal with Crepulja as Ronny Deila looks to bolster his squad. (The Scotsman)